Month guide · San José · Costa Rica
San José in March
What March is really like in San José: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andres Alvarez, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit San José. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; Semana Santa may fall in late March or April, when many businesses close for several days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in San José: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:48
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Dry season (December–February). Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with highs around 24–25 °C, festive events and peak demand for tours and hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa processions (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Barrio Amón
Centro Nacional de la Cultura (CENAC)
Check what is on at the contemporary art museum, and look into the courtyards of the old factory buildings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Centro
Edificio de Correos
The ornate green central post office building, completed in 1917, is one of the city's finest early 20th-century buildings, with an elaborate stone façade.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
Religious site · Centro
Catedral Metropolitana
Step in on a weekday for a quiet moment away from the downtown traffic, and sit in the Parque Central afterwards.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Museum · Barrio Amón
Museo de los Niños
The children's museum occupies a former penitentiary, a castle-like building north of the centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit San José?
One of the best months to visit San José, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit San José?
It is one of the best months to visit San José. Warm and dry; Semana Santa may fall in late March or April, when many businesses close for several days.
+How warm is San José in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San José in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.